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libstream_out_cycle_plugin.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 005f34892cd0de54adbb9040760a041b
Latest seen 2025-09-05 23:01:02 (8 months ago)
First seen 2021-05-12 20:45:04 (4 years ago)
Size 33 KB
Publisher VideoLAN
Product VLC media player
Signed by VideoLAN

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-05-12 20:45:04 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2025-09-05 23:01:02 (8 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: VideoLAN. Product metadata: VLC media player.

Digital signature

Signed by VideoLAN. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

libstream_out_cycle_plugin.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with VLC media player. The reported company name is VideoLAN. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-09-05 23:01:02 (8 months ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: VLC media player
Company Name: VideoLAN
MD5: 005f34892cd0de54adbb9040760a041b
Size: 33 KB
First Published: 2021-05-12 20:45:04 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-09-05 23:01:02 (8 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-09-05 23:01:02 (8 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: VideoLAN
Status: Valid

The signature on libstream_out_cycle_plugin.dll is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Common Places:

%profile%\mediaget2\plugins
%programfiles%\videolan\vlc\plugins
%localappdata%\mediaget2\plugins

ThreatInfo has observed libstream_out_cycle_plugin.dll in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

Geography:

8 observed countries
47.8%
21.7%
8.7%
4.3%
4.3%
4.3%
4.3%
4.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 47.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 91.3%
Windows 7 8.7%

The most common operating system signal for libstream_out_cycle_plugin.dll is Windows 10 with 91.3% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

Analysis

libstream_out_cycle_plugin.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00001400
Image base 0x66040000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 18432

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 9728 bytes · 52.8% of section data
MD5 c3f816de45b81e67b9e22062d7a06bdd
.data 512 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 3fd99d770be888f5a748f6807e717319
.rdata 1536 bytes · 8.3% of section data
MD5 e84bb1f6f05a0897797afd894a468afb
.buildid 512 bytes · 2.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4b26f463a01944a0e86f7d2f70dc4ad8
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 512 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 cc9eecd3645bd11046fa7ff09d2a17c0
.idata 2048 bytes · 11.1% of section data
MD5 637c7b33551a815005e07c91eceac1f9
.CRT 512 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 12695ecc13d767cc08d592df59f681ae
.tls 512 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 578c6347198c5ed011e1c1910783cae5
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 5.6% of section data
MD5 53bedac55ba20f6863c010d80f480ef9
.reloc 1024 bytes · 5.6% of section data
MD5 2302f30e978fcfe6f30dae8e39c4ea96
/4 512 bytes · 2.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6baa9dd0545a9c31917ce2aa5315bfbd

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 005f34892cd0de54adbb9040760a041b.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.